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Sustainable Development at University of Sussex - UCAS

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2023 - 20242024 - 2025
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Course summary

Help build a future that is sustainable and inclusive. This course is designed to be accessible to people from different academic and professional backgrounds. You’ll enjoy broad-based, interdisciplinary social science training necessary for careers focused on sustainability transformations. The course is critical and constructive, drawing on ideas and concepts from:

  • economics
  • development studies
  • political science
  • innovation studies
  • science, technology and society studies.
You’ll learn to translate socio-ecological theories and technological innovation into effective policies and practices for sustainable development. These skills are in demand in:
  • international development agencies
  • NGOs
  • government ministries and firms in the Global South and North.
You’ll benefit from the expertise in SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit, the largest academic body in the world studying science, technology and innovation. Accreditation You’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School. We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

Modules

Please check our website in January 2024 for the modules running in the academic year 2024/25.

Assessment method

Modules are assessed by a combination of analysis assignments, project presentations and extended essays.

Entry requirements

A lower 2nd Class (2.2) undergraduate Honours degree or above in either social or natural sciences, or humanities. Applicants with relevant professional experience will also be considered. Applicants whose 1st language is not English require IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum 6.0 in each component) or equivalent.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Sponsorship information

Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people. Details of our scholarships are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2024/25.

Sustainable Development at University of Sussex - UCAS